Willow Close Guiseley, Leeds
9 addresses across 2 postcodes (LS20), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 23025900.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2009 the median was £350,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Leeds costs £2,284 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Guiseley, about 330 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 190 m away, and Springfield Park (1.2 hectares) is about 380 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 151 to 155 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Park Road & Menston, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 57% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 35 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | £350,000 | £350,000 | £350,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £293,000 | £293,000 | £293,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £249,950 | £249,950 | £249,950 |
| 2002 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 1999 | 3 | £139,950 | £137,950 | £160,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £112,000 | £112,000 | £112,000 |
| 1996 | 3 | £115,000 | £106,000 | £117,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2009 | 3 LS20 9HT | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 30 May 2006 | 1 LS20 9HT | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2004 | 3 LS20 9HT | Detached | £293,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2003 | 7 LS20 9HT | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 28 Jun 2002 | 8 LS20 9HT | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 29 Sep 1999 | 6 LS20 9HT | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 20 Sep 1999 | 5 LS20 9HT | Detached | £137,950 | |
| 2 Sep 1999 | 1 LS20 9HT | Detached | £139,950 | |
| 30 Jan 1998 | 3 LS20 9HT | Detached | £105,000 | |
| 17 Apr 1997 | 2 LS20 9HT | Detached | £112,000 | |
| 16 Aug 1996 | 8 LS20 9HT | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 2 Feb 1996 | 7 LS20 9HT | Detached | £117,000 | |
| 31 Jan 1996 | 1 LS20 9HT | Detached | £106,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 132 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1991-1995 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Leeds in 2026-27: Band D £2,284 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,522 | £1,776 | £2,030 | £2,284 | £2,791 | £3,299 | £3,806 | £4,567 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (39% of about 610 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Cromptons, Netherfield Rd, Guiseley: up to 1 home, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Parkside Works Otley Road Guiseley: up to 7 homes, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Land Off Ings Avenue, Guiseley: up to 8 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 9 addresses are between 151 m and 155 m above sea level (153 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS20 9HS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LS20 9HT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Guiseley 1.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 330 m |
| Menston 658,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Apperley Bridge 456,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest West Villa Road Bingley Lands Guiseley | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Otley Bus Station | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Car parks | LCS Parking | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Park Road & Menston | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohen's Chemist | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Springfield Road (Dental Surgery) | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Wharfedale Hospital | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Otley Police Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Tranmere - Tranmere Court, Church Road | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,070 m² | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Springfield Park 1.2 ha | 380 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 380 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Moor Lane Allotments 6,540 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Oswald, a listed building (Grade I), 390 m south-east. 21 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Oswald | Listed building, Grade I | 390 m south-east |
| Rectory Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 490 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| High Royds Hospital | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Saltaire | World Heritage Site | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Guiseley Wells | Wetland | 300 m south-east |
| Shaw Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Whale Jaws Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| Sodhall Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Yeadon Tarn | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Pool Scar | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
1 of the street's 9 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Leeds: see them on the Leeds page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guiseley Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 150 m | No published inspection |
| St. Oswald's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Guiseley School | Secondary | 11–18 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Tranmere Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queensway Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Yeadon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Leeds (Guiseley Primary) LS20 9DA | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Primrose Court LS20 9EP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Guiseley Community Foundation LS20 9EP | Retailers - other | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Eva's Sweet Retreats LS20 9AT | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Premier Guiseley LS20 9AS | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Open Kitchen LS20 9AS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Cena Bistro LS20 9AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 4 Good | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Guiseley Rasoi LS20 9AS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 4 Good | 14 Jul 2025 |
| The Office Saloon LS20 9AX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 3 Sep 2024 |
| New Inn LS20 9JA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Mi Sucre BakeShop LS20 9JA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Siam Corner LS20 8BX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Guiseley Factory WMC LS20 9DT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2017 |
| Spring Wood Lodge LS20 9PQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 370 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Natcha Coffee LS20 8AE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 28 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bingley Lands (11); On or near Ashtofts Mount (5); On or near Oxford Road (5); On or near The Oaks (4); On or near Oxford Avenue (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 41% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 57% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 48% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 38% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Willow Gardens · Kelcliffe Avenue · Kelcliffe Grove · Kelcliffe Lane · Bingley Lands · Ashtofts Mount · Oxford Avenue · Kelcliffe Lane · Victoria Terrace · The Birches · Weavers Grange · West Villa Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.